敏锐

敏銳

mǐnruì

adjective HSK 7-9 #8,250

Meanings

1 keen; sharp; acute
2 perceptive; sensitive

Characters

quick; nimble; sensitive

Literally 'quick and sharp' — describes someone whose perception cuts through to the heart of things.

Examples

她有敏锐的观察力。

Tā yǒu mǐnruì de guānchálì.

She has keen powers of observation.

记者需要敏锐的新闻嗅觉。

Jìzhě xūyào mǐnruì de xīnwén xiùjué.

Journalists need a sharp news instinct.

Stroke Order

敏 mǐn

锐 ruì